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Athlete Builder Ep. 120: The AB & AEA Institute Series #1--Setting the Stage
01/19/2026
Athlete Builder Ep. 120: The AB & AEA Institute Series #1--Setting the Stage
In this episode of the Athlete Builder podcast, Jim Beebe introduces a new collaboration with the AEA Institute, focusing on the mental health and mindset of athletes at all levels. He emphasizes the importance of having a structured system in place to achieve success, arguing that goals without a plan are destined to fail. Beebe outlines the foundational six blocks of the Athlete Builder system, which include mindset, knowledge, relationships, nutrition, training, and recovery. He stresses that understanding and optimizing these components is crucial for athletes to identify and overcome their limiting factors. Throughout the conversation, Beebe shares insights on how to track progress and improve performance by scoring wins in each of the six blocks. He uses examples from sports, including Michael Jordan's career, to illustrate how addressing limiting factors can lead to greater success. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to reflect on their own systems and prioritize their weaknesses to foster growth and improvement in their athletic pursuits. AEA Institute: Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Athlete Builder and AEA Institute Collaboration 01:34 Understanding the Athlete Builder System 02:31 The Importance of Systems Over Goals 05:23 The Six Blocks of the Athlete Builder 07:27 Mindset and Identity in Athletic Performance 11:07 Tools for Mental Training and Mindset Improvement 12:32 Tracking Wins and Measuring Progress 14:30 Identifying and Overcoming Limiting Factors 19:08 Action Steps for Athletes to Advance Our podcast links. Athlete Builder on YouTube: Athlete Builder on Spotify: Athlete Builder on iTunes: Athlete Builder on Amazon Podcasts: Our social media links. Athlete Builder on Instagram: Athlete Builder on Facebook: Athlete Builder on X: Athlete Builder on TikTok: Athlete Builder web page: Athlete Builder e-mail: Our links to services/products. Buy the Athlete Builder book on Amazon: Buy the Athlete Builder book on Barnes & Noble: Buy the Athlete Builder book in bulk at: Buy the Athlete Builder planner on Amazon: (COMING SOON!) Take the Athlete Builder course: Schedule a time for a Game Plan Session for you to get started: Book for speaking engagements: Buy Athlete Builder apparel and swag: Register for the Athlete Builder newsletter: Read the Athlete Builder blog: Train at Unbreakable Athletics Academy in Plainfield, IN: Support our charities: the military, breast cancer, and disadvantaged youth: WIN THE DAY!
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